2016 Ford F-150 vs 2016 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford F-150 | 2016 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,045 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 283 | 228 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,000 mi | 15,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 576 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 301 | 34 |
| Engine | 317 | 5 |
| Structure | 199 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 187 | 26 |
| Visibility/wiper | 106 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 98 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 83 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 129 | 0 |
| Stalling | 126 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 109 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 106 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 76 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 32 | 0 |
2016 Ford F-150
2016 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.